Hungarian troops in World War 2 gather for a parade in Heroes' Square (Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary) at the end of Andrássy Avenue, in Budapest, Hungary. Millennium Memorial visible (also known as Millenary Monument). Monument pedestal visible with text AZ EZERÉVES HATÁROKÉRT, which means "For the Millennium Boundaries". Royal Hungarian Army soldiers and officers in cars, seated atop armored cars, and marching on foot. German Dornier DO-17 bombers in flight overhead. View of German military and Hungarian political dignitaries on stage, including Hungarian Prime Minister László Bárdossy. Officer fastens flag of the Kingdom of Hungary to the instrument of a trumpeter. Formations of Motorcyclists lead a parade along a main thoroughfare. Many open trucks carrying troops take part. Some tow light field artillery pieces. Military members and civilians (almost all women) stand on either side of the road to witness the event. The civilians wave and cheer. Many Hungarian 39M Csaba armored scout cars assembled in front of the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Budapest, Dózsa György út 41, 1146 Hungary) beginning to join the parade. A Japanese boy and girl are seen in the crowd smiling and displaying a Japanese flag. Clip ends showing vehicles towing 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns on wheeled mountings.
An animated map shows Hungary and nearby countries. A flotilla of German warships plies the Danube River at Budapest, Hungary, during World War 2. They fire anti-aircraft guns at aircraft overhead. The Hungarian Parliament Building (Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1, 1055 Hungary) and the Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsébet híd) are seen at the river.
Four B-24s fly over city. Distant view of scattered formation of six B-24s over Budapest. Five B-24s fly over the city with shadows on ground moving across flat terrain. A B-24 drop bombs over the target area. Vapor trails of B-24s can be seen in sky. Hazy view of aircraft over high clouds. (World War II period).
German troops enter Budapest ( reportedly after Hitler learned of secret Hungarian overtures towards the Allies) in World War 2. Locals watch and cheer the German troops. As German troops enter Budapest, they employ a number of different military vehicles. Among those seen are: Sdkfz.251/7 armored half-tracks; Ausf.D pioneer vehicle; Puma 234/2 8-wheeled armored cars, StuG III tank destroyers,and other military vehicles. Soldiers shake hands with civilians and school boys. Kids climb on military tanks and a BMW military motorcycle. Wehrmacht troops look over river with binoculars in the Buda Castle.
German troops enter Budapest city as civilians watch. Armored half-tracks, Sdkfz.251/7 Ausf.D pioneer vehicle, rarely seen Puma 234/2 8-wheeled armored cars, StuG III tank destroyers, trucks and other military vehicles move ahead on streets of Budapest. Children smile and shake hands with German troops. Children climb on German tank destroyer and motorcycle. Troops look over Danube river through binoculars. (World War II period).